BCA Stealth 240 Avalanche Probe 2026

Fast-deploying 240 cm probe with quick-lock hardware and clear depth markings, built as a compact, everyday backcountry workhorse.

The BCA Stealth 240 Avalanche Probe 2026 is a 240 cm aluminium probe designed as a go-to option for recreational tourers and anyone travelling in shallow to moderate snowpacks. It uses BCA’s Stealth Quick-Lock system, which nests the top segment inside the next and eliminates loose tension cables, giving you a smaller, cleaner bundle in your pack and fast, tangle-free deployment when every second counts. Laser-etched dual-depth markings make it easy to read burial depth during a rescue or log layer depths in a snow profile, and because they’re etched rather than printed they won’t wear off quickly. At around 297 g with a collapsed length of roughly 40 cm, it hits a solid balance between weight and durability while still meeting UIAA standards for avalanche probes.

• 240 cm extended length: Seven-foot eleven-inch reach suits shallow to moderate snowpacks and everyday touring use.
• Compact 40 cm bundle: Collapsed length around 40 cm with a nested top segment makes for a smaller, cleaner package in your pack.
• Stealth Quick-Lock hardware: Internal quick-lock tension system removes loose cables and speeds up deployment during rescue.
• Aluminium construction: 7075 aluminium tubing balances strength and weight for recreational and pro users alike.
• Laser-etched depth markings: Dual-depth, easy-to-read markings help measure burial depth and snowpack layers without rubbing off.
• UIAA-compliant design: Meets UIAA avalanche probe standards, giving confidence that it’s built and tested for real rescue use.